The Battle of Southshore ended quickly, and this small coastal town suffered a second massacre, with an unknown number of thousands losing their lives.
Although Arthas and the Scourge were repelled, their defeat still served as a wake-up call for all nations:
They haven't paid enough attention to Southshore.
Uther the Lightbringer once again arrived in Southshore. Although Archmage Ansirem was unable to go in person due to the heavy reconstruction work in Dalaran, he sent another Kirin Tor Archmage:
The previous one was already killed by Arthas himself in the chaos of battle.
As for Archmage Rhonin?
He also needed to rush back to Greymane Wall, since Arthas had already returned, and he was worried that the Scourge would take the opportunity to launch an attack on Greymane Wall.
That place is just as important as Southshore!
Defenses have resumed, and this time all human nations are taking it seriously, deploying even more troops. Admiral Daelin is personally leading a fleet to blockade Gilneas's coastline, and with Uther the Lightbringer personally overseeing the operation, there shouldn't be any problems.
But Jiang Jie had even more worries.
He wasn't worried about Arthas now, because with Kael'thas's help, Illidan should definitely succeed. The Frozen Throne would surely be destroyed, or at least wrecked. At that point, the Lich King would definitely recall Arthas to Northrend, and the remaining Undead would be no threat, since all the nations were already taking this matter seriously enough.
Even if the Frozen Throne is fine, it doesn't matter, because the preparations of various countries are almost complete. Now that Jiang Jie has returned, he will deploy a large-scale operation against all the Undead in Lordaeron. In at least one year and at most two years, Gilneas and Deatholme will be breached, and there will be no place for the Undead to hide in Lordaeron.
Jiang Jie was worried about the three Dreadlord.
Balnazzar, Detheroc, Varimathras.
Nobody knows exactly where they are, but they're definitely plotting something.
A single Dreadlord can manipulate or Devastation an entire faction; their schemes and tricks are far more terrifying than direct combat.
Jiang Jie preferred to face the powerful Pit Lord head-on rather than deal with the Dreadlord, who was skilled in scheming and trickery.
Furthermore, Renault has disappeared.
No one knew where Renault had gone, and that was what Jiang Jie was most worried about.
He was extremely anxious, believing that Renault was very likely to be replaced by Balnazzar. So where would Balnazzar go next?
The most likely location is probably Tirisfal Monastery.
If Balnazzar approaches Old Mograine under the identity of Renault, and then kills him...
History will repeat itself, and the consequences will be unimaginable!
If the second Legendary Paladin of the Order of the Silver Hand dies, then barring any unforeseen circumstances, Balnazzar will appear before everyone as Old Mograine, Tirisfal Monastery will fall into Balnazzar's hands.
At that point, Balnazzar will be able to do whatever he wants.
We must contact Tirisfal Monastery as soon as possible!
Jiang Jie immediately asked the Archmage in Dalaran for help.
This Archmage was not skilled in Teleport and could not teleport Jiang Jie directly to Tirisfal Monastery or Lordaeron.
He could only help Jiang Jie make contact with the Arcanist Doan, but Doan was currently in charge of the defense of Lordaeron: after Rhonin went to the Greymane Wall, Lordaeron needed Archmage to be stationed there.
Upon hearing Jiang Jie's suspicions, Doan immediately decided to go to Tirisfal Monastery in person to warn Old Mograine, but Jiang Jie was unaware that it was too late.
He has his own things to do.
Upon learning of Jiang Jie's return, Calia immediately ordered Jiang Jie to the palace to see her. Thus, Jiang Jie, along with all the members of the Fenris People's Army and four Pandaren, set off for Lordaeron.
At this very moment, at Tirisfal Monastery.
Since his ascension to Legendary, Old Mograine's prestige has risen once again, now surpassing Highlord Tirion and the second-in-command Gavinrad Doom, making him the true number two figure in the Order of the Silver Hand.
Under his leadership, Tirisfal Monastery has been purging the Undead from Tirisfal Glades with remarkable success. It is believed that within a few months, 90% of the Undead will be eliminated, and then the purification work of Tirisfal Glades can begin.
In three to five years, Tirisfal Glades will be able to resume production, and everything will be back on track.
It was already Midnight, Old Mograine was still awake, sitting alone in his room, thinking about his two sons.
Renault, Darion.
He had always been very strict with Renault, but rather lenient with Darion.
One reason is that Darion is still young and hasn't reached the age where he needs strict discipline, but the real reason is that Renault is the eldest son and the rightful heir to his current position.
The Mograine family needs a strong heir, which is why he is so demanding of Renault.
This is normal; any nobleman would make the same choice, except that he was stricter than others.
It seems to be working well.
Renault has already been recognized as High-Ranking Paladin, a speed that's almost as fast as Arthas's back in the day, which makes him very pleased, and he's even considering:
Renault is getting on in years; he should start thinking about marriage.
Nobles typically only marry into other noble families, as this helps solidify their position. In fact, quite a few nobles have approached him, wanting to marry their daughters to Renault, such as the currently powerful Marquis Lawrence.
But Old Mograine. had a better option:
Sally Whitemane, the daughter of one of his old friends.
After his old friend died in battle, he adopted Sally, making her his goddaughter.
Renault and Sally's relationship had always been unusual, and he had noticed it all.
He used to be strict in this regard because he felt Renault wasn't old enough to get married and needed to focus on his Paladin training. But in reality, he was very satisfied with Sally.
So, maybe I should talk to Sally tomorrow; she'll be very happy.
As Old Mograine was thinking this, he suddenly frowned and looked up.
Someone has arrived.
It's so late, who would come back to bother me?
The door opened, Old Mograine's brow relaxed. He quickly stood up, a smile spreading across his face, " Renault!"
Renault is back?
Wasn't he in charge of defense in Southshore? Why is he back?
That's fine. After all, it's Renault's marriage. Let's talk to him first and give him some time to prepare.
"Father, I'm back." Renault walked up to Old Mograine and smiled, a rare sight for him.
He reached out his hands, wanting to embrace Old Mograine.
Old Mograine was somewhat surprised.
Renault has always been reserved around him, what's wrong with him today?
However, Old Mograine soon realized: Renault had grown up and was now a commander, so naturally he wouldn't be as afraid of him as before, which was a good thing.
A High-Ranking Paladin should be dignified and solemn, just like this!
Old Mograine opened his arms to embrace his eldest son.
" Renault, I have good news: I'm going to give Sally..." Old Mograine held his "eldest son," his weathered face full of smiles, about to tell him his decision, when he suddenly felt pain.
The intense pain is coming from under my left rib.
He looked down and saw a strangely shaped dagger piercing his lower left rib, its surface glowing with a faint green light.
It's poisonous, and extremely poisonous!
Old Mograine felt his left side go numb; the dagger seemed to have pierced his heart, a horrific injury that nearly took his life.